NORFOLK — A Chase Mills man was charged with drug possession following a traffic stop June 4, according to state police.

Mark F. Tiernan, 54, was charged with four counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and circumvent an interlock device, police said.

He was charged at 10:15 a.m. and released, officers said.

HAMMOND — An Antwerp man was charged with criminal mischief Sunday night, according to state police.

Ethan E. Rose, 19, was charged with criminal mischief and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation at 8:09 a.m., officers said.

He was cited and released.

New York DMV officials are encouraging residents to apply for their REAL ID or enhanced ID.

Officials say the Federal Department of Homeland Security extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline, however beginning on May 7, 2025 every air traveler 18 and older will need a ReAL ID or a REAL ID-compliant document such as an enhanced license or passport to fly within the United States or to enter certain federal buildings.

BY ADAM ATKINSON
North Country This Week

POTSDAM — The Potsdam Public Library will hold its annual vote on June 21 and is asking for Potsdam school district voters to approve an increase in funding and elect a new library board trustee.

The polls will be open from noon until 8 p.m. in the basement of the library at 2 Park St.

The funding increase will change the current library tax rate for district residents from $1.04 to $1.05 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

POTSDAM — A spring rummage sale will be held June 8 and 9 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and June 10 from 8 a.m.-noon at Trinity Church, Maple Street. Friday is bag sale day.

Baked goods, clothing, household items, toys, books, holiday items and more.

MORRISTOWN — The Morristown Public Library will host a talk Thursday, June 8, by Dr. William Reszelbach, a child of Holocaust survivors, about the history of the Nuremberg Trials that convicted war criminals after World War II.

At 1 p.m.; part of the library’s “Terrific Thursdays” program.

CANTON — Nature Up North is hosting a summer kickoff campfire Thursday, June 8, from 7-9 p.m. at Wachtmeister Field Station.

There will be s'mores, and participants can learn about Nature Up North and what the organization is planning this summer.

There will also be a short walk down to the beaver dam look-out.

More info: https://www.natureupnorth.org/event/summer-kickoff-campfire .

BY PAUL MITCHELL
North Country This Week

CANTON – The town board will decide at the June 14 monthly board meeting whether to proceed with a local law dealing with anaerobic digesters or extend a moratorium scheduled to cease June 30.

Two public hearings are set June 14 - the first at 5:15 p.m. regarding the proposed local law; the second at 5:25 p.m. in case the local law is not approved and the moratorium needs to be extended.